This video will contain spoilers for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
The mission to steal the Death Star plans was the first major victory of the Rebel Alliance.
But their success came with a heavy loss of life.
We all know about Jyn, Cassian, Kaytoo, Chirrut, Baze, and Bodhi, but what about the other
troopers and pilots that gave their lives?
These are the unsung heroes of Rogue One.
Sergeant Ruescott Melshi was in command of the Pathfinders, the Rebel troops on the ground
at the Battle of Scarif.
He was also the man that broke Jyn out of prison that she then hit with a shovel.
Lieutenant Taidu Sefla technically outranked Melshi, but deferred to Cassian’s decision
to put Melshi in charge since the mission was more suited to the sergeant’s skillset.
Corporal Pao was a Drabatan from the planet Pipada.
Before joining the Rebellion he was training to become an engineer.
When the Empire displaced his people, he trained in explosives and used his knowledge in structural
dynamics helped him know how to best take down Imperial structures.
Corporal Eskro Casrich was a known thrill seeker, having undergone many adventures throughout
the galaxy.
He saw the mission to Scarif as another adrenaline trip, and his attitude was somewhat annoying
to his squadmates.
Corporal Stordan Tonc was known as Stordie to his friends.
He stayed with the cargo shuttle and vowed to have Bodhi’s back on the mission.
Corporal Jav Mefran was with the Rebels since their days on Dantooine and helped clear out
the jungle brush that had overtaken the great temple on Yavin 4.
He enjoyed wildlife and appreciated Scarif’s beautiful environment.
Corporal Serchill Rostok was a sniper armed with an A-300 blaster.
He was nicknamed Rostok the Rock because he was able to hold his breath for over fifteen
minutes and sit incredibly still.
Private Basteren was originally a farmer from the Anoat sector, the same area of the galaxy
as Hoth and Cloud City.
He was a spotter for Rostok.
Private Yosh Calfor was a demolitions expert that had ear implants that compensated for
hearing loss he suffered due to working with explosives.
Private Farsin Kappehl was a recon specialist that was never put on the front lines until
Scarif.
Corporal Bistan was an Iakaru from Iakar.
He was outgoing and popular with the other Rebels.
He joined the Alliance six months before Scarif when he assisted a Rebel mission on his homeworld.
He specialized in providing cover fire with his U-Wing mounted repeating ion blaster.
Corporal Rodma Maddel was one of the reinforcements dropped off by Blue Squadron during the battle.
Corporal Walea Timker was another member of the reinforcements.
She was known for her ability to improvise fortifications on the battlefield, a skill
which helped the ground forces hold out longer on the beach.
Major Ralo Surrel flew as Red Eleven during the battle.
Before joining the Rebellion he was a stunt pilot in the Outer Rim.
He was the wingmate of Red Leader.
Lieutenant Nozzo Naytaan flew as Red Nine.
He was originally a test pilot for the Corellian Engineering Corporation, a job he left when
the Empire took over and demanded he test TIE Fighters.
He would also fly in the Battle of Yavin.
Lieutenant Zal Dinnes was a member of the Tierfon Yellow Aces along with Jek Porkins.
They transferred to Yavin together after the Empire destroyed the Tierfon base.
Cadet Pedrin Gaul was Red Five.
He was a transport pilot that helped fugitives escape the Empire until he was identified
and forced to flee.
He was killed above Scarif, and his callsign passed to Luke Skywalker soon after.
Cadet Harb Binli was Red Seven and a new member of Red Squadron, but was noted for his skills
in strafing runs.
Captain Broan Danurs flew as Green Ten.
He was a Y-Wing pilot on Dantooine that was transferred to the X-Wing Green Squadron.
He was a close friend to Davish Krail in Gold Squadron.
Lieutenant Wion Dillems was Green Twelve.
He grew up on a remote and primitive forest planet called Yelsain.
Lieutenant Attico Wred was Green Four.
He was a TIE Fighter pilot that defected after he refused to fire on an unarmed civilian
vessel.
Lieutenant Heff Tobber flew as Blue Eight.
He used to pilot transports, and his experiences made him the ideal choice to pilot a U-Wing
for the Rebellion.
He was known for his sense of humor and booming voice.
Paril Ritta was Blue Twelve.
He was from Generis and was normally a Y-Wing pilot.
Jaldine Gerams was a computer specialist that developed starfighter simulators.
She eagerly joined the Alliance and the chance to fly a real X-Wing.
She flew as Blue Three during the battle.
Calum Gram was Blue Nine.
He was a search and rescue pilot on the planet Atrisia before joining the Rebellion.
Barion Raner was Blue Four.
He served with General Merrick for three years before Scarif and he personally wrote the
X-Wing combat manual.
Laren Joma aka Blue Eleven was a Warrant Officer before becoming a U-Wing pilot.
She delivered reinforcements to the ground on Scarif and provided cover fire with Bistan.
Farns Monsbee flew as Blue Five.
He was the only starfighter pilot at a very poorly supplied Rebel base on Cassidode VI
before joining the Yavin Rebels.
There were still more pilots and troopers that gave their lives to see the successful
capture of the Death Star plans, but as of right now, the men and women mentioned in
this video are the only ones covered in the Rogue One Visual Guide.
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